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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature...
... the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature...
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... the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto...
... the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto...
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... window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If it to step 2. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device...
... window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If it to step 2. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device...
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... update the driver. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your computer after you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window...
... update the driver. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your computer after you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window...
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... COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
... COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
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... broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. You can obtain cable broadband access through your computer or computer network to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need for specific details.
... broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. You can obtain cable broadband access through your computer or computer network to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need for specific details.
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... a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Subscribe to specify the type of your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. When you are using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Locating Networks...
... a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Subscribe to specify the type of your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. When you are using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Locating Networks...
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... three connector icons. A 5.1 signal can be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or...
... three connector icons. A 5.1 signal can be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or...
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... cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD...
... cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD...
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... THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 79. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Ensure that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is occurring. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. Network Problems...
... THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 79. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Ensure that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is occurring. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. Network Problems...
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... THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for the graphics card(s) is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
... THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for the graphics card(s) is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. Dell Support Service NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 335, and...
If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. Dell Support Service NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 335, and...
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... do not change the settings for video cards and controllers that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. super-video graphics array - S-video TV-out - SXGA+ - system board - Unless you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - An audio transfer file format that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the...
... do not change the settings for video cards and controllers that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. super-video graphics array - S-video TV-out - SXGA+ - system board - Unless you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - An audio transfer file format that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the...
Setup Guide
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... the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Power Cable 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 10 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics...
... the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Power Cable 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 10 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide
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... not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to complete your computer. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector). The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light. 11 Setting...
... not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to complete your computer. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector). The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light. 11 Setting...
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... other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
... other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
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... USB device needs more power for assistance. 40 NOTICE - Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating...
... USB device needs more power for assistance. 40 NOTICE - Using Support Tools Keyboard failure - Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating...
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... the computer. 5. Press any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Depending on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. then, shut down...
... the computer. 5. Press any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Depending on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. then, shut down...
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... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace...
... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace...